Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Kent, England
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Kent, England
The property market in the CT19 5DF postcode area had 1 property which was sold in 2021, valued at £320000. Across the CT1 area, there were 4085 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £331117.
Property market | £368,839 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Southend (38.7 miles) | |
Broadband | 58.1mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 287 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 219 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Folkestone and Hythe level) | |
Community | Median age is 47.3 | Population of 46,698 | Happiness is Above Average for Kent, Average for UK | |
Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Folkestone and Hythe) | |
Commute (approx) | - London St Pancras (54 mins) | |
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£368,839 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Southend (38.7 miles) | |
58.1mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 47.3 | 46,698 | Happiness is Above Average for Kent, Average for UK | |
Ranked 287 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions219 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Folkestone and Hythe level) | |
3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Folkestone and Hythe) | |
- London St Pancras (54 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in Folkestone has had a steep increase over the last few years but a recent decline. On average, a detached house costs £554,572, which is down -1.9% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £368,839, a terraced house £279,630 and a flat £181,751. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £683 per month. Property prices in Folkestone are similar to the average property prices across Kent and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Folkestone, prices have had a greater decrease than the annual average price decrease seen across the Kent region.
Property data is based on Folkestone and Hythe level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Train Station | Distance from Folkestone | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Folkestone West A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 76 mins - Southeastern) View details - London Bridge (99 mins - Southeastern) View details - Charing Cross (110 mins - Southeastern) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 115 mins - Southeastern) View details - East Croydon (2 change(s) - 125 mins - Thameslink) View details - Brighton (2 change(s) - 174 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Shepherds Well A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 91 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 115 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 125 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 126 mins - Southeastern - £666 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (2 change(s) - 134 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (3 change(s) - 138 mins - Thameslink - £666 monthly fare) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 164 mins - London Overground - £666 monthly fare) View details |
Folkestone has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd), which was was rated as outstanding in 2017. There are 2 other outstanding schools nearby too. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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The Folkestone School for Girls | Secondary school Academy converter - Girls | Yes - 2014 |
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | Yes - 2017 |
The Harvey Grammar School | Secondary school Academy converter - Boys | Yes - 2016 |
Mundella Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Sandgate Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
The Beacon Folkestone | Primary & Secondary Foundation special school - Mixed | No |
Castle Hill Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
The Churchill School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Ferndearle | Primary & Secondary Other independent special school - Mixed | No |
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Morehall Primary | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Folkestone Academy | Primary & Secondary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Turner Free School | Secondary school Free schools - Mixed | No |
All Soul's Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Folkestone Primary | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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The Beacon Folkestone | Primary & Secondary Foundation special school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (2/13/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone | |
The Harvey Grammar School | Secondary school Academy converter - Boys | 1: Outstanding (3/17/2016) | 331 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone |
The Folkestone School for Girls | Secondary school Academy converter - Girls | 1: Outstanding (10/12/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone | |
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/13/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone | |
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | 2: Good (28/11/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone | |
Turner Free School | Secondary school Free schools - Mixed | 2: Good (12/7/2022) | 181 submissions 77.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone |
Sandgate Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/16/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone | |
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/19/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone | |
The Churchill School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/20/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone | |
Folkestone Academy | Primary & Secondary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (4/21/2022) | 115 submissions 78.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone |
All Soul's Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (3/15/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone | |
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (12/1/2022) | 25 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone |
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (12/6/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone | |
Morehall Primary | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (10/2/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone | |
Ferndearle | Primary & Secondary Other independent special school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (12/12/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone | |
Castle Hill Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (10/13/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone | |
Folkestone Primary | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | NULL (NULL) | 12 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Folkestone |
Mundella Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | Folkestone |
School | Type |
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The Beacon Folkestone Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (2/13/2019) |
The Harvey Grammar School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/17/2016) 331 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
The Folkestone School for Girls Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (10/12/2012) |
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/13/2019) |
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (28/11/2019) |
Turner Free School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (12/7/2022) 181 submissions 77.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Sandgate Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/16/2021) |
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/19/2015) |
The Churchill School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/20/2015) |
Folkestone Academy Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/21/2022) 115 submissions 78.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
All Soul's Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/15/2013) |
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/1/2022) 25 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/6/2013) |
Morehall Primary Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/2/2019) |
Ferndearle Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (12/12/2019) |
Castle Hill Community Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (10/13/2021) |
Folkestone Primary Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - NULL (NULL) 12 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Mundella Primary School Ofsted report | Primary |
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Average speed | 58.1 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 92.2% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.6% |
CT19 5DF | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 0.0% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 100.0% | 62% |
Folkestone has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Asda Folkestone Supercentre, Iceland Folkestone, Lidl Central Folkestone Folkestone, Morrisons Cheriton Folkestone, Sainsburys Folkestone, Sainsburys West Park Farm, Tesco Folkestone Bouverie Road Express, Tesco Folkestone Dover Road Express, Tesco Folkestone Foord Road Express. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Bar Invicta, Chambers, East Kent Arms, Folkestone Bowls Centre, Folkestone Masonic Hall, H5 at The Hamlet, Junction 13, Nailbox, One Foot In The Grape... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Annapurna, Anne's Restaurant, Aspendos Restaurant, Basils, Bella Pizza & Pasta, Bella Vita, Big Boys Fine Burger Co, Bouverie Tap, Brew, Burger King, ... (see map below for more). There is a wide range of cafes and coffee shops in the area, including: Androus Cafe, Beanos Cafe, Black Bull Cafe, Browns Coffee House, Cafe Tulip, Caffe La Delizia, Captain Webb Coffee Co, Costa Coffee, Cube Cafe, Diamon... (see map below for more). CT19 5DF has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Kent has a high crime rate (96 crimes reported per thousand people). Folkestone has a consistent crime rate as this, with 98 crimes reported per thousand people. In regards to burglaries, Folkestone has a lower rate (3 burglaries per thousand people) than an average location in the UK with the same density. Source: ONS
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